Alexandria Virginia Real Estate, Things To Do, Info and More

Google is at it again.  It is getting scary.  Now you can search using pictures.  You should all watch this short video.Good Morning and Merry Christmas. I'm just waiting for the rest of the family to get up for breakfast, and I was cruising around the Internet and came upon this interesting YouT...

We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done. - - Henry WadsworthIf we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life, sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility. - Henry Wadsworth LongfellowIf yo...

The gifts we are getting from Obama as a puppet to the Banksters are nothing more than a move to something terrible.  When we sit back and accept gifts we can't afford, it can only lead to trouble, just like when we buy gifts for friends and family that we cannot affordLast spring I wrote a blog ...

Twelfth Night Spinet Concert will be held on January 6, 2010 at the Carlyle House in Alexandria, VA. The candle-lit musical celebration of Twelfth Night will be led by international musician and spinet expert, Tom Leoni. Mr. Leoni will be playing period music in the Carlyle's historic parlor. In ...

I always look for Frank's post.  No one on ActiveRain write more about renewable energy and Planet Saving ideas.  He is a true gem.  So here he comes with a post on recylcing your Christmas Tree.  I can tell you that when I live in Bradley Beach NJ, we used the trees to build a sand dune.  First ...

The historic Carlyle House was built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle for his bride, Sarah Fairfax in 1753. His bride was a member of one of the most prestigious families in colonial Virginia. And their home was one of the most spectacular mansions in the new town of Alexandria, Virginia.The man...

Yes, Prince William spent a night sleeping on the streets in the bitter cold to experience what the homeless go through day after day.  His mother Princess Diana was active with the group, Centerpoint, helping the homelsss and others that are down on their luck.  Three cheers for Prince William. ...

I had no idea about the meaning o the 12 days of Christmas.  Thank you Ed for posting this.  It's certainly worthy of the reblog for those that missed it.  Take a minute out of your busy schedule to read a few things about Christmas.There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in...

Historic Gadsby's Tavern will be the place to be seen for an evening dating back to the 1860's for the Civil War Ball. You will enjoy live period music, dance instruction, and period desserts. Period attire, either civilian or military, is encouraged. Cost is $45 in advance, $50 at the door (if t...

The TOP 10 Lists are coming out and this is one of the coolest.  Google is truly taking over how we function in life and business.  Check out this TOP 10 List of what Google Earth found for us . . . Columbus and Magellan had it rough. Exploration these days is quite literally an armchair activity...